He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Nolan Avera; mother, Mamie Rea Avera and sisters, Alice Virginia Avera and Margaret Avera Smith.

Visitation was held Monday, June 4, 2018, 5:00 p.m. at Wright's Funeral Home, Quitman. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at the Avera Family Cemetery, with Rev. Haskell Rhodes and Rev. Dennis Coats officiating.